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Ireland on a Working Visa #10

Back in Dublin for a day and finding it has lost some of its charm.

Ireland on a Working Visa #11

The institution that is the Irish breakfast, and lunch in Dingle.

Ireland on a Working Visa #19

Another day in Clifden, recharging the batteries, rediscovering silence and fine tasting Guinness.

Ireland on a Working Visa #18

Anything you need to know about Clifden, just ask the owner of the Brookside Hostel.

Ireland on a Working Visa #23

Exploring Dun Fearbhai, a massive ring fort on the middle island, Inishmaan and a fortunate chance encounter.

Ireland on a Working Visa #20

A bike ride is definitely the best way to see to see Inisheer, even if it leaves you a little saddle sore.

Ireland on a Working Visa #24

Reflections on Inisheer, an island where you can find solitude without loneliness.

Ireland on a Working Visa #25

Despite being let go, Anthony only has good things to say about his former employers.

Ireland on a Working Visa #26

July 17th
Yesterday afternoon I hopped the bus from Galway – leaving behind much gratitude to Aisling and the other girls, for letting me stay with them – to come to Dublin for the night, to catch travel company Celtic Connection’s Dublin-Edinburgh shuttle (the Thursday shuttle was already booked up, leaving only today’s).

My night’s digs [...]

Ireland on a Working Visa

July 10th
Up in the morning, I put on my dress shirt and pin-stripe trousers, then trekked out for my 30-minute walk from my new home in Newcastle, into city centre for work at noon. A bit of chill, a bit of mist, but the air was nice, crisp, refreshing – always good for a Monday [...]